Rodriguez in DNC floor speech hails Harris as fighter for health care freedom
In a 2-minute speech at the Democratic National Convention, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a former registered nurse and state lawmaker, knocked Donald Trump for failing to protect Americans from the pandemic, “promising to terminate the Affordable Care Act” and “meddling in personal decisions between a woman and doctor.’’
Young Wisconsin DNC delegates say youth energized by Harris-Walz ticket
Young Wisconsin delegates to the Democratic National Convention say President Joe Biden stepping out of the race to make way for Vice President Kamala Harris has brought new excitement to the race among youth and is paving the way for a new generation to lead.
Biden standing down ‘bittersweet’ for Hartman, now a ‘joyful warrior’ for Harris
“I felt the punch in the gut when President Biden stood down,” Hartman said. “But within an hour or two, he threw his support to Vice President Harris, and suddenly there was this belief.”
Wisconsinites join March on DNC in Chicago
CHICAGO – Thousands of protesters, including a contingent of Wisconsin residents and organizations, rallied at Union Park and marched to the United Center today in Chicago as part of the pro-Palestinian March on DNC Coalition.
MON PM Update: Rothman calls for $855 million boost in state aid to UW
From WisPolitics … — Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced today he’ll ask the Board of Regents to sign off on a budget request that will seek an additional $855 million in state aid over the next two years.
Wisconsin delegate, 19, says young people will show up for Harris in November
Young people are excited by Kamala Harris’ presidential bid and will show up to vote this November, Ana Wilson, a 19-year-old first-time delegate from Wauwatosa, tells WisPolitics.
WisDems: ICYMI: Ron Johnson feels sorry for billionaires
MADISON, Wis. — Today, at Trump Tower in Chicago, Ron Johnson joined Florida Senator Rick Scott for a press conference to cheer on Trump’s extreme economic agenda to enrich corporations and the ultra-wealthy at the expense of everyone else. Out of touch Ron Johnson
Evers predicts ‘a big day for Democrats’ in November
Gov. Tony Evers said today while Joe Biden’s passing of the Dem presidential torch to Kamala Harris is bittersweet, he’s confident the outcome on Election Day will be very good for Wisconsin Democrats.
Washington County Board Chair Jeff Schleif: Elected to WCA Board of Directors
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Universities of Wisconsin: President Jay Rothman introduces budget request to get Wisconsin “Up to the Middle”
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today proposed a 2025-27 budget request that would allow the state’s public universities to shed its ranking of 43rd of 50 states in public funding and reach the national median. The two-year request will
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Senate Committee on Health Chair & vice chair react to Healthcare Workforce Report
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Evers’ Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce released its final report. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner and chair of the Senate Committee on Health, and State Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point), vice-chair
PPAWI: Statement on Vos abortion comments
Stop trying to ban abortion. Madison, Wis. – In a recent article in the Capital Times, Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he would still like to advance a statewide referendum banning abortion in Wisconsin. Below is a statement from Planned Parenthood
WisDems: Wrap Up 3rd District Unity Tour
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Democrats in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District completed a two-day tour in western Wisconsin to energize voters and elect Democrats up and down the ticket in November. Democratic candidate for Congress Rebecca Cooke joined fellow primary candidates
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Files lawsuit challenging federal approval of I-94 expansion in Milwaukee
Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates and Legal Action of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on behalf of four environmental and social justice organizations challenging federal approval of a $1.75 billion plan to expand
Walz tells Wisconsin DNC delegates Badger State will make Harris next president
Presumptive vice presidential nominee Tim Walz told Wisconsin delegates during their breakfast meeting as the Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday in Chicago that Wisconsin is going to make Vice President Kamala Harris the next president.